WARNING for Florida herpers!

You know what's even more pathetic about these bullies,
helmethead is my SISTER-in-law, all 5'4" 120 pounds of her.

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Originally Posted by martin82531

http://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/

Just a quick read I don't think this permit applies to Ball Pythons.


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It shouldn't. Ball pythons are not wild animals in the U.S., they are African.
There is a similar law here in Arkansas but it only covers animals that occur naturally in this state. I think you got screwed.

Personal possession vs. exhibition and selling are completely different and separated in the permit requirements clearly. You may possess a BP without a Class III permit. Once you want to exhibit or sell one its a new ballgame.

FWC frequents Craigslist and busts a lot of people down here in FL. My local shop sells 75 gallon tanks to the FWC for snakes they confiscate from these deals.


This is nothing new in FL if you are buying or selling. Personal possession of a ball python purchased from a licensed Class III dealer does not require a permit. Selling and exhibition is where you fall into Class III requirements.

The FWC frequents Craigslist down here, so sellers beware if you do not have a permit. My local shop has sold 75 gallon tanks to the FWC for confiscated BP's from sellers without Class III permits they bust on CL. I have had incoming shipments opened by the FWC and resealed with tape indicating my package was opened and inspected by the FWC. Thankfully the shippers paperwork and packaging were in order.

Here is what gets the Class III permit requirement for ball pythons in FL for selling:

"E. Class III Wildlife

A permit is required for personal possession, exhibition or sale of Class III wildlife. Class III wildlife are all species not listed as Class I or Class II; and not among those species that are specifically listed as not requiring a permit for personal possession in rule 68A-6.0022, FAC.

There is no formal list of Class III species. You must check the lists of Class I, Class II, and species not requiring a permit to determine if an animal in question is a Class III species. Florida residents 16 years of age and older may apply for permit to possess, exhibit or sell Class III wildlife."

You could assume that Non-venomous reptiles listed in the "do not require a permit" section includes BP's, but it does not specifically say Python Regius.

Spend the $50 and be done with the red tape and confusion ;)

I'm with coeydelong, CYA.

I have had the permit for the last few years. It's a lot of paperwork at first, but the renewal permit for $50.00 goes a little easier. I don't know if anyone has mentioned the permit is only good for one year.

I started bring it with me when I sell my snakes...just in case.

Is this for real?? Ball Pythons are sooo docile and sold in pet stores here in Indiana, I would be pretty mad that they "drew their guns". That to me is excessive force. :mad: